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Russia expands African student recruitment amid Western visa restrictions

Russia is increasing recruitment of African students as Western visa crackdowns push some applicants eastward.

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The shift reflects changing education and diplomatic ties between Russia and African countries amid geopolitical competition.

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  1. Russia Doubles Down On African Student Recruitment As Western Visa Crackdowns Push Applicants Eastward ↗foreignpolicyjournal.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC

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